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Student playwrights draw inspiration from the world’s largest LGBTQ materials repository

An SDA playwriting class gets creative after a visit to the ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, writing scenes based on a photo collection of a gay wedding that took place in the 1950s in Philadelphia.
By Allison Engel May 11, 2022

An SDA playwriting class gets creative after a visit to the ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, writing scenes based on a photo collection of a gay wedding that took place in the 1950s in Philadelphia.

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Faculty Q&A: Dan Shaner

May 10, 2022

The Associate Professor of Theatre Practice shares about his role as director of the SDA Professional Development Center, what programming new students should take advantage of and more.

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Naveen Bhatia at console

Student Q&A: Naveen Bhatia

May 9, 2022

The BS ’22 student, who doubled as a sound designer at SDA, discusses why he decided to work in SDA’s sound program, his favorite theatre projects at USC and more in Q&A series with current students.

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Congratulations to the 2021-22 School of Dramatic Arts Award Recipients

On May 6, the USC School of Dramatic Arts recognized the outstanding achievements of several of our students at the 29th annual Awards Ceremony.
May 6, 2022

On May 6, the USC School of Dramatic Arts recognized the outstanding achievements of several of our students at the 29th annual Awards Ceremony.

excellence
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SDA student-designed collaboration provides a peaceful, safe space to USC community

A collaborative USC Arts and Arts in Action project with the School of Dramatic, Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy, and Inglewood-based Open Paths Counseling Center, the Peace Pods provide solitary space for people to decompress from everyday life.
By Grayson Schmidt May 4, 2022

A collaborative project with the School of Dramatic, Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy, and Open Paths Counseling Center, the Peace Pods provide solitary space for people to decompress from everyday life.

transitional spaces
For Colored Girls' original cast in the house with the revival cast standing on stage

Original ‘for colored girls’ cast reunites to celebrate the Broadway revival

A sweet return for the 1976 Broadway cast, including SDA Professor of Theatre Practice Michele Shay, in support of the new generation performing Ntozake Shange's play at the Booth Theatre.
By Faith Flippen May 3, 2022

A sweet return for the 1976 Broadway cast, including SDA Professor of Theatre Practice Michele Shay, in support of the new generation performing Ntozake Shange’s play at the Booth Theatre.

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Alumni Memories: May 2

Alumnus Jackson Bostwick MFA '73 reflects on his time at the School and subsequent acting career.
May 2, 2022

Alumnus Jackson Bostwick MFA ’73 reflects on his time at the School and subsequent acting career.

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